AI & Speech Controls: A new Meta Oversight Board study finds major AI chatbots are more likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders, raising alarms that AI could spread government influence online. Oregon Tech & Health: Oregon State University researchers report sugar-coated nanoparticles that help deliver mRNA across the blood-brain barrier and shrink glioblastoma tumors in mice. Semiconductors in Oregon: Intel has begun high-volume chip production using ASML’s High NA EUV tech at its Oregon foundry, signaling scale-up for next-gen manufacturing. Wildfire Tech & Response: The Oregon Department of Forestry is deploying drones, detection cameras, and a Twin Otter multi-mission aircraft to spot fires early and guide crews with infrared mapping. Blue Mountains Land Use: The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a draft plan that could triple logging across Oregon’s Blue Mountains over the next decade. Data & Mapping for Restoration: The Yurok Tribe and Condor Aviation are starting low-altitude helicopter mapping of the Klamath River to guide ecosystem restoration after dam removals. Fire Danger in Lane County: Lane County moves into higher fire danger with new limits on yard work, campfires, and spark-emitting machinery. Antitrust & Big Tech: As federal antitrust enforcement shifts, states are stepping up, including continued legal pressure around major media consolidation. Consumer Protection: Oregon is among states pursuing settlements tied to 23andMe genetic data harms and Block/Cash App fraud-protection claims.